17 Treat me with kindness, Lord,so that I may liveand do what you say.
18 Open my mindand let me discoverthe wonders of your Law.
19 I live here as a stranger.Don't keep me from knowingyour commands.
20 What I want mostand at all timesis to honor your laws.
21 You punish those boastful,worthless nobodies who turnfrom your commands.
22 Don't let them sneerand insult mefor following you.
23 I keep thinking aboutyour teachings, Lord,even if rulers plotagainst me.